inflect

verb

Definition of inflectnext
as in to curve
to change from a straight line or course to a curved one tree limbs inflecting toward the trunk

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Recent Examples of inflect Cloud unit Azure and AI assistant Copilot are crucial drivers of the stock, and analysts argued that both are set to inflect. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 July 2026 On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 And bulls argue that xAI is early-stage; Grok’s integration into X gives it a distribution edge; and enterprise adoption curves for AI products can inflect sharply. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Fortunately, North Carolina’s Avetts aced the assignment with a soul-gripping version of George Harrison’s melodically rich proclamation of hope, this time inflected with fiddle and banjo. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflect
  1. curve
  2. bend
  3. reflect
  4. veer
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  • The space seamlessly flows into a dining area and a custom kitchen outfitted with curving cabinetry, stainless steel shelving, Caesarstone countertops, a contoured island, and a breakfast nook.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Designed by Behar Font & Partners, the building’s curving silhouette and glass façade evoke the slender form of a tulip blossom.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of curve
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  • Her son, Gabe Smith, described his mother as tempered, tender and tough — someone who could bend and not break.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Centuries later, Art Nouveau revived nature’s patterns once again, bending iron and glass into curling stems and petals.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • The draft no-confidence resolution by a group of Cornell faculty members is a rare move reflecting the depth of concern on campus.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Just down the corridor, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, executive vice president and chief brand officer, is reflecting on how the founder’s original principals translate to today as the company celebrates 80 years in business.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • Family members of the 39-year-old woman who was killed when a car veered off the road and into a Whittier burger restaurant earlier this week held a vigil to honor their lost loved one on Wednesday.
    — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The vehicle veered off the road into multiple rocks on Saturday along Highway 1 near Deer Creek.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
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“Inflect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflect. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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